Business Administrator Apprenticeship

BCD LOGISTICS LTD

Walsall (WS9 8EX)

Closes in 21 days (Thursday 14 August 2025 at 11:59pm)

Posted on 2 June 2025

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Summary

A fantastic opportunity is available to join this company as an apprentice transport clerk advisor. You will work within a busy office team, having several duties within your role e.g. communicating with drivers, whilst completing a Business Administrator apprenticeship.

Wage

£15,704 for your first year, then could increase depending on your age

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Training course
Business administrator (level 3)
Hours
Monday to Friday, shifts following 6.00am - 4.00pm, 7.00am - 5.00pm, or 8.00am - 6.00pm.

40 hours a week

Start date

Thursday 21 August 2025

Duration

1 year 6 months

Positions available

1

Work

Most of your apprenticeship is spent working. You’ll learn on the job by getting hands-on experience.

What you'll do at work

Duties to include but not limited to:

  • Communicating with drivers
  • Answering the phone
  • Taking messages
  • Data entry
  • Filing
  • Photocopying
  • Handling mail
  • Checking proof of delivery documents
  • Uploading documents
  • Being involved with projects
  • Other general admin

Where you'll work

Midland Container Logistics
Westgate
Aldridge
Walsall
WS9 8EX

Training

Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.

Training provider

WALSALL COLLEGE

Training course

Business administrator (level 3)

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What you'll learn

Course contents
  • Skilled in the use of multiple IT packages and systems relevant to the organisation in order to: write letters or emails, create proposals, perform financial processes, record and analyse data. Examples include MS Office or equivalent packages. Able to choose the most appropriate IT solution to suit the business problem. Able to update and review databases, record information and produce data analysis where required.
  • Produces accurate records and documents including: emails, letters, files, payments, reports and proposals. Makes recommendations for improvements and present solutions to management. Drafts correspondence, writes reports and able to review others' work. Maintains records and files, handles confidential information in compliance with the organisation's procedures. Coaches others in the processes required to complete these tasks.
  • Exercises proactivity and good judgement. Makes effective decisions based on sound reasoning and is able to deal with challenges in a mature way. Seeks advice of more experienced team members when appropriate.
  • Builds and maintains positive relationships within their own team and across the organisation. Demonstrates ability to influence and challenge appropriately. Becomes a role model to peers and team members, developing coaching skills as they gain area knowledge.
  • Demonstrates good communication skills, whether face-to-face, on the telephone, in writing or on digital platforms. Uses the most appropriate channels to communicate effectively. Demonstrates agility and confidence in communications, carrying authority appropriately. Understands and applies social media solutions appropriately. Answers questions from inside and outside of the organisation, representing the organisation or department.
  • Completes tasks to a high standard. Demonstrates the necessary level of expertise required to complete tasks and applies themself to continuously improve their work. Is able to review processes autonomously and make suggestions for improvements. Shares administrative best-practice across the organisation e.g. coaches others to perform tasks correctly. Applies problem-solving skills to resolve challenging or complex complaints and is a key point of contact for addressing issues.
  • Takes responsibility for initiating and completing tasks, manages priorities and time in order to successfully meet deadlines. Positively manages the expectations of colleagues at all levels and sets a positive example for others in the workplace. Makes suggestions for improvements to working practice, showing understanding of implications beyond the immediate environment (e.g. impact on clients, suppliers, other parts of the organisation). Manages resources e.g. equipment or facilities. Organises meetings and events, takes minutes during meetings and creates action logs as appropriate. Takes responsibility for logistics e.g. travel and accommodation.
  • Uses relevant project management principles and tools to scope, plan, monitor and report. Plans required resources to successfully deliver projects. Undertakes and leads projects as and when required.

Training schedule

  • Business Administrator Level 3 Apprenticeship Standard qualification
  • Weekly off the job training
  • Bi-weekly learning half day session

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE or equivalent in:

  • English (grade C or 4)
  • Maths (grade C or 4)

Share if you have other relevant qualifications and industry experience. The apprenticeship can be adjusted to reflect what you already know.

Skills

  • Communication skills
  • Attention to detail
  • Customer care skills
  • Administrative skills
  • Team working

About this employer

BCD are a leading container freight transport company, providing nationwide logistic solutions. Experts in road based container transport, they serve all the major UK ports and shipping lines.

https://www.bcd-logistics.co.uk/ (opens in new tab)

After this apprenticeship

  • The opportunity to gain full-time permanent employment and to progress within the organisation

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

WALSALL COLLEGE

Eleana Ewins

eewins@walsallcollege.ac.uk

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000323602.

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Closes in 21 days (Thursday 14 August 2025 at 11:59pm)

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